Where can I black foam to support a case with an uneven bottom?

[Jumpem]

The bottom of my case is not perfectly smooth due to a filter for a PSU inlet. I want to set it on a 14" deep shelf on my desk. Would foam of some sort absorb the uneven parts of the case allowing it to rest firmly? To be clear the front and back feet would just clear the shelf with the bottom between the feet supporting it.

 

[CZroe]

Cut up a mouse pad? I'm concerned that the PSU will not get properly ventilated.

 

[lxskllr]

JoAnns or Michaels(craft/fabric stores)

 

[Jumpem]

Cut up a mouse pad? I'm concerned that the PSU will not get properly ventilated.

The PSU vent and fan are at the top. The installation instructions specified it being positioned that way.

 

[JSt0rm]

get some pelican case foam...

http://www.nalpak.com/

 

[destrekor]

The PSU vent and fan are at the top. The installation instructions specified it being positioned that way.

So it has a bottom PSU intake filter, and yet the instructions say to position it so that it doesn't even use that intake spot? The idea is to use clean fresh air, not take in heated case air.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Cut a board large enough to support the feet and place the case on it.

 

[Ichinisan]

So it has a bottom PSU intake filter, and yet the instructions say to position it so that it doesn't even use that intake spot? The idea is to use clean fresh air, not take in heated case air.

I'm pretty sure the PSU is expected to take air from inside the case, but case manufacturers give you that extra vent so you have the flexibility to flip the PSU over. It's especially useful for cases with a side-panel window, when you want the PSU markings to be right-side-up.

 

[CZroe]

I'm pretty sure the PSU is expected to take air from inside the case, but case manufacturers give you that extra vent so you have the flexibility to flip the PSU over. It's especially useful for cases with a side-panel window, when you want the PSU markings to be right-side-up.

Yes. The revised specifications for the 2001 Pentium 4 systems added the ATX +12v connector, the AUX connector (though few mobos used it), and the requirement for an intake vent or fan on the bottom of the PSU (when mounted to the top per ATX specs) which exhausts it out the rear.

 

[Jumpem]

So it has a bottom PSU intake filter, and yet the instructions say to position it so that it doesn't even use that intake spot? The idea is to use clean fresh air, not take in heated case air.

The instructions from SeaSonic specify placing it with the fan on top.

 

[CZroe]

The instructions from SeaSonic specify placing it with the fan on top.

Yes, because that helps exhaust the PC's air and is less likely to choke the PSU with dust but not every case with a bottom-mounted PSU allows it.

 

[Carson Dyle]

Yes, position the PSU so that the intake fan is at the bottom. Then the cooling of the PSU itself is completely independent of the cooling of the case internals.

By "14" shelf" I'm assuming, like Magnus, that you mean the shelf isn't wide enough to set all four of the case's feet. And I agree - you need to increase the size of the shelf and get the case up on its feet. A board works, or

I have one of these shelves from Monoprice on which I set my microATX tower case on the carpeted floor next to my desk. Keeps the PSU intake up off the carpet. Might also work for you without the legs.

 

[Jumpem]

Yes, position the PSU so that the intake fan is at the bottom. Then the cooling of the PSU itself is completely independent of the cooling of the case internals.

By "14" shelf" I'm assuming, like Magnus, that you mean the shelf isn't wide enough to set all four of the case's feet. And I agree - you need to increase the size of the shelf and get the case up on its feet. A board works, or

I have one of these shelves from Monoprice on which I set my microATX tower case on the carpeted floor next to my desk. Keeps the PSU intake up off the carpet. Might also work for you without the legs.

I like this. It would keep it up off of the carpet.

 

[Elixer]

You can go to the dollar store (or if they are out, go to harbor freight, they got lots of cheap stuff you can use, and use 20% off coupons as well), and pick up "furniture movers" and use those.
One side is foam, the other side is plastic.
I think it would work for you.